1950s Gibson Royaltone Electric Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar

Distinctive modern design and outstanding performance are combined in the Royaltone Electric Hawaiian Guitar, representing Gibson quality and a cool 1950s ascetic! The body of the Royaltone is finished with dark brown rims, back and peghead with a contrasting natural figured maple top.

The plastic hand-rest unit cover Is of two-tone brown with gold design, and the 29 fret fingerboard has attractive position marks and provides a four and one-half octave range. Two controls, one for tone color and the other for volume, are located on the treble side for instant, convenient use. The powerful well-designed pick-up unit has adjustable pole pieces for perfect balance and unusual clarity of tone

Overall Length: 32"
Body Depth: 1 3/4"
Scale length:  23"
Nut width:  2 1/8"
Pickup type:  P-90
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Top material:  Maple Veneer

Often, Gibson steels of this era are harvested for Spanish guitar restoration projects, especially the pickup, jack plate, and "speed knobs." However, this Royaltone is in very good shape, sounds great, and is nicely original. It has age appropriate signs of use, including some dings and scratches on the back. The front displays very well and is well preserved. The P-90 style pickup is strong, sounds great, and is ready to gig. 

Very Good Condition (VG)